You need to let the RASD break in a bit more. Robert puts them on a burn-in device for about 48 hours before he ships them, but recommends you let them run at least another 100 or so hours before making any judgements.
In my case, I'm comparing the RSAD Poemia!!! ICs against a pair of Auricle Audio Signature. I also feel the RSAD is a bit more relaxed, especially for a silver cable, but I actually think that is a good thing in my system. The Auricle Audio might actually provide a bit more detail, but they do seem to be a bit brighter as well. The RSAD cables were in my system for 200 hours, then I switched to the Auricle Audio which is approaching 200 hours. The differences are truly neglible, except in cost. The Auricle Audio cables are about $450 less than the RSA. I may be sending the RSAD ICs back just on fact alone.
The RSAD Z-der block on the other hand is an incredible little device, but that is for another thread.
In my case, I'm comparing the RSAD Poemia!!! ICs against a pair of Auricle Audio Signature. I also feel the RSAD is a bit more relaxed, especially for a silver cable, but I actually think that is a good thing in my system. The Auricle Audio might actually provide a bit more detail, but they do seem to be a bit brighter as well. The RSAD cables were in my system for 200 hours, then I switched to the Auricle Audio which is approaching 200 hours. The differences are truly neglible, except in cost. The Auricle Audio cables are about $450 less than the RSA. I may be sending the RSAD ICs back just on fact alone.
The RSAD Z-der block on the other hand is an incredible little device, but that is for another thread.